Dominic Salvemini Biomechanical Podiatry

Children's skeletal systems transition through many stages of development. Growing bones not only get bigger, but change shape and orientation. Children’s development should be monitored throughout the developmental stages, not just for the sake of the feet but also for the whole musculo-skeletal make up.

Developing children transition through many stages, physically and physiologically. They can suffer strains, tears, breaks and over use injuries just as an adult. However, children have the added complication that their bones and soft tissue are still developing. Child specific conditions such as Osgood-Schlatter's, Sever's and other conditions effecting growth plates due to biomechanical anomalies, can be corrected and controlled with podiatry treatment.

Unlike teeth and eyes, foot health in kids is often neglected. This can lead to problems not only in the feet, but also the legs, pelvis and back.

Foot problems can also cause social effects. A child with foot problems may walk awkwardly and not be as athletic as they should. In some kids this can lead to them being shy, introverted, and an avoidance of sports and other social functions. In the presence of these problems we work with you and your child to help resolve these issues.

We can help your child if they are experiencing any of the following: Pigeon toed, in toe, out toe, flat foot or if they are not so stable when it comes to walking.

Typical conditions like the aforementioned can be treated with orthotic therapy, exercise based rehabilitation and muscular rehabilitation.

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